Over 25 years' track record of successful retail and account management. Demonstrated ability to lead and get results. Proven track record of increasing sales and profitability, while building strong relationships with customers. Ability to identify key sales opportunities and new revenue streams.
• Align on strategy and plan with Region Broker Managers, Identify Opportunities and threats.
• Build and manage strategic plans for respective retailers/wholesalers.
• Coordinate with CROSSMARK CBM’s to develop and execute business plans.
• Work closely with CROSSMARK Trade Specialists to ensure business plans are captured in MEI, PTP & Cross View Planner.
• Measure effectiveness of Customer Business Managers.
• Grew 2014 Kraft Meal Solutions revenue 7% by collaborating with Category Planners and Division CSP Team to design and implement customer specific programming.
• FY 2014 authorized 21 new items and 13 old line voids.
• Created FY 2014 sales strategic business plans for Grey Poupon, A1 and Kraft Mayo/Miracle Whip brands to exceed annual targets: Grey Poupon +11.7% consumption growth vs. PY and +1.2 share pt. gain, A1 +13.4% consumption growth vs. PY and +3.4 share pt. gain, Kraft Mayo/Miracle Whip +8.9% consumption growth vs. PY and +0.8 share pt. gain.
• Conducted strategic category analysis by utilizing current consumer and category insights and Key Performance Indicator reports: YTD Jet Puff 28.7% HH penetration vs. Campfire 14.5%. YTD Total Marshmallows Category +14.6%, driven by Jet Puff +15.2 share pt. gain.
• Delivered $763K in incremental revenue and $295K in profit with the 2015 March “MEGA” event by collaboratively developing customized programs with the customer, leveraging Kraft’s “One Company” scale.
• Successfully executed incremental events to deliver growth over prior year +17%.
• Sold $800K in incremental displays to Florida Wal-Mart VP in 2005, and just over $1MM in 2006.
• Raised over $28K for Wal-Mart’s second annual “Give Kids the World” charity event by leveraging $1.00 per dozen promotions.
• Leveraged one company W2W scale to create key drive period themed events.
• Coached SR’s on recapping successes and to improve on missed opportunities.
• Developed professional sales presentations and presented to upper management for approval and support of Kraft Programs.
• Wal-Mart Region 10 stores achieved double digit growth for four consecutive quarters driven by incremental displays sold at region level.
• Coached and developed 29 SSRs and managed the merchandising resources for 14 SRs.
• Sourced, hired, administered and scheduled all full and part-time personnel.
• Managed employee performance according to Performance Improvement Plan.
• Communicated effectively with operations and sales teams.
• Coached and developed 29 SSRs and managed the merchandising resources for 14 SRs.
• Sourced, hired, administered and scheduled all full and part-time personnel.
• Managed employee performance according to Performance Improvement Plan.
• Communicated effectively with operations and sales teams.
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